Jonny Donahoe
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Baby show from Josie Long & Jonny Donahoe
Comedians Jonny Donahoe and Josie Long are expecting their first child. Except that they weren't expecting to have a child now, and they are totally clueless. If you've not had children and have no idea what it will be like, come and find out with them as they put on a special show about having a baby and parenthood.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th February 2018What's On London's Comedy Awards 2017 results
So take our advice and fill your 2018 with grins, chuckles and snorts by heading along to those venues or catching our top picks in stand-up, character, storytelling, musical, sketch and improvised comedy for 2017.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 3rd January 2018Thirty Christmases review
The story of a brother and sister trying to come to terms with a traumatic event may not sound like the most promising basis for a feelgood Christmas production, but few shows have quite so much festive soul as Thirty Christmases.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 15th December 2017Review: Thirty Christmases at the New Diorama Theatre
The loneliest time of the year: Jonny and the Baptists' Christmas show has brilliant songs and a big heart.
Fergus Moran, Exeunt Magazine, 14th December 2017Theatre Review: Thirty Christmases
Thirty Christmases is flawed, but then aren't we all? It certainly puts a different spin on festive theatre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th December 2017Thirty Christmases review
A reunited brother and sister try to repair their relationship at Christmas time in this amiable show with songs.
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 13th December 2017Working Christmas review
The story keeps your attention, as our characters become more rounded - and crucially more vulnerable - while the playfulness of the performers provides a suitably festive wrapping for that engaging yarn.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2017Jonny Donahoe interview
Next week, rebellious musical comedy Thirty Christmases makes its London debut. The brainchild of playwright, actor and musical comedian Jonny Donahoe - who stars in the show alongside Rachel Parris and Paddy Gervers - offers an intriguing alternative to more traditional glitzy festive fare. Ahead of the three-week run at New Diorama Theatre, Ian Cater caught up with the engaging Donahoe to discuss the show's origins, and a host of topics ranging from Victoria Wood to reindeer sex.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 3rd December 2017Lefty Scum review
As echo chambers go, this is as warm as a lefty bubble (bath).
Andrew Allen, The Latest, 6th November 2017Josie Long & protest jokers serenading Labour faithful
Can funny songs change the world? Jonny & the Baptists and Grace Petrie join Josie Long for a spirited night of comedy that imagines nationalising the Queen's swans and banning Daily Mail readers from seeing their grandchildren.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd November 2017